Walter Clarke's Obituary
Walter Foxworth Clarke passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021 at 84 years old. He was born June 3, 1936 in Jacksonville, Florida to William Edward Clarke and Georgia Self Clarke. Walter attended Landon High School and University of Florida. He also spent time in the Navy. He grew up enjoying the outdoors with his family especially time spent at the Clarke family home in Orange Park and their vacation house on Spring Lake. In his youth, he attended Southside Baptist Church in Jacksonville. As an adult, he enjoyed singing in the choir and playing the church piano and organ at many churches, including Riverside Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville. He was an accomplished organ player and a member of a local organ society. He had a passion for history and was a successful antiques dealer in Jacksonville. Walter enjoyed traveling with friends visiting historic towns, flea markets, and art and music festivals throughout Florida. He also enjoyed traveling with his mother, especially their wonderful trips abroad. Walter was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bill Clarke. He is survived by his sister Dorothy Clarke Bilbrey and her husband Robert Bilbrey, nephews and nieces; Bobby and Rick Bilbrey, Beth Hiltabidle and Julie Clarke and 8 great nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends including Scott, Ray and Dee Frey and Betty Porter.
A graveside service and Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, 1040 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville FL 32606 at beyourhaven.org or to the Clarke House Park, Orange Park, Florida in his memory at: The Historical Society of Orange Park, P.O. Box 8, Orange Park, FL 32067.
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